Surne Bilbao has secured a crucial 86-80 victory over Básquet Girona at the Bilbao Arena. This result allows the Basque team to defend its playoff spot in the final matchday of the Liga Endesa. The team will battle for its future against Tenerife in La Laguna.

The standout player of the game was Swedish point guard Melwin Pantzar, who delivered an exceptional performance with 20 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and a valuation of 32. His energy was pivotal in turning the game around, complemented by the contribution of Darrun Hilliard, who scored 18 points, including two decisive three-pointers late in the game.

Despite the loss, their fourth consecutive defeat, Girona played a commendable game. Martinas Geben stood out with 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Derek Needham added 13 points and 4 assists, though it wasn't enough to secure the win.

The game started with Girona dominating, quickly establishing a ten-point lead (3-13). However, Surne Bilbao's response came with the introduction of Pantzar and Font, whose energy fueled a 10-2 run that saw the home team take the lead, before Geben became a persistent threat.

The Lithuanian center kept Girona competitive, particularly in the first half where he scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, leading to a narrow halftime score (42-41). In the third quarter, Girona even regained the lead (50-52), keeping the game tight.

The turning point occurred in the final quarter when a three-pointer by Geben put the score at 64-71, igniting Surne Bilbao's decisive comeback. Hilliard and Pantzar took charge, and with a 13-2 run, they sealed the victory. Two three-pointers from Hilliard with two minutes remaining (83-75) secured a win that Ponsarnau's team managed confidently until the end.